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Why Be Hype About Salesian Volleyball!!
By Marco La Vecchia Four years ago, the Salesian Volleyball team went undefeated in the regular season and fought hard in the championship. Covid took over the next season. And the Season after that was comparable to the NBA’s “bubble.” So what has become of the team now that many of covid’s restrictions are over? Do … Continue reading Why Be Hype About Salesian Volleyball!!
A Transforming Journey: The Salesian Leadership Retreat
By Jacob Matos ’23 On February 18th, my life positively changed and I was completely unaware of it. It was the day that I was chosen by faculty and administration for the Salesian Leadership Retreat at the Marian Shrine, along with five peers. Up until that point, I didn’t know anything about the retreat or what … Continue reading A Transforming Journey: The Salesian Leadership Retreat
The Madness of March
Colin McGee ‘22 March is a month of change. The rising temperatures make many happy and energized. In the sports world, March can also be a time of madness! March is when the largest spectacle in college athletics, “March Madness,” takes place. March Madness is a single-game elimination tournament that whittles down 64 hopeful college basketball … Continue reading The Madness of March
The Super Bowl Champion Rams and the Shift in NFL Strategy
Colin McGee ’22 After over five long thrilling months of NFL football, a Super Bowl champion has been crowned. The Los Angeles Rams are once again on top of the football world with a 23-20 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl LVI. Despite trailing for the majority of the second half, the Rams were … Continue reading The Super Bowl Champion Rams and the Shift in NFL Strategy
What Is Starlink?
By Timothy Nguyen ’23 Do you know how the internet, your very “lifeline” in the modern age, is provided to you? Personally, I believe it is a process that is heavily underappreciated, and with Starlink, a possibly revolutionary project, it may become even more complex. SpaceX, a renowned spaceflight company founded by Elon Musk, is the … Continue reading What Is Starlink?
Sea Levels Rising: Causes and Consequences
Ramon Reid ’23 One major global problem that we are combating right now is the effects of climate change and how it is currently contributing to a rapid rise in sea levels. Sea levels have risen about 8-9 inches since 1880, according to http://www.climate.gov. This can pose an existential problem in the future considering the millions … Continue reading Sea Levels Rising: Causes and Consequences
Everything About The Metaverse
Angelo Ledda ’24 Within recent times, the Metaverse had sparked in popularity. This term is being spoken and considered by gargantuan companies such as Facebook, Microsoft, Google, and others. Now, a common question being asked is “What exactly is the Metaverse?” Google’s definition of the Metaverse is, “a virtual-reality space in which users can interact with … Continue reading Everything About The Metaverse
April 6th, 2022
Greetings Parents, Students, Faculty & Staff,
On behalf of the Salesian Spectator, I would like to introduce the April Issue. I couldn’t be more proud of the effort our writers put into ensuring this issue is a success. This issue entails 18 articles from the likes of Marco La Vecchia ‘22, Jacob Matos ‘23, Timothy Nguyen ‘23, Colin McGee‘22, Ramon Reid ‘23, among others. These features include world news updates, technology reflections, latest film suggestions, sports highlights, amongst other topics. In a very special way this issue highlights the recaps of the following special events that have taken place in our community: Why Be Hype About Salesian Volleyball!!, A Transforming Journey: The Salesian Leadership Retreat, The Madness of March, and What Is Starlink?
This issue’s cover article entails the revival of Salesian High School’s volleyball team. Marco La Vecchia draws from the glory days of his freshman year, honoring the history of the team and fully displaying his heart and passion for the game. It is in the praise and analysis of Salesian’s own team that the article reveals why we should hold pride over our athletic achievements. As a family, we must celebrate the massive accomplishments of our students. In doing so, we are encouraging the growth and success of our students.
The Spectator thanks the Salesian Community, our Faculty, Staff, and students who have contributed effortlessly towards the last several issues of the newspaper. Our goal as the Spectator is to ensure that our Salesian Community has the means and access to use their voices. Our prayers are with our Salesian Families at home and abroad, and we continue to keep those affected in our hearts. I hope you enjoy this issue put together by the men of the Salesian Spectator.
Warm Regards,
Armando Gimenez
Editor-in-chief
“Walk by faith, not by sight.” -Mr. J https://salesianspectator.com/
Welcome to The Salesian Spectator, Salesian High School’s premier online news source. This student-run publication is dedicated to keeping the Salesian community updated and in the know as they work to create a better school and a better world, one day at a time.
Our staff, consisting of the best and brightest writers Salesian has to offer, is continuously growing, and we are looking for staff writers to publish more articles. If you are interested in writing for us, please reach out to our Editor-in-Chief, Armando Gimenez, or our moderator, Mrs. Garcia. We are always looking for fresh takes on interesting topics, ideas, or opinions, so please consider contributing! We can also assign you a topic created by our editorial staff.
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